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Question

I’m pushing to the right with every full swing club in my bag. The ball flight doesn’t have much curve to it, like a slice. The ball goes straight, but to the right of my intended target. Help!

Don

May 02, 2017

Bobby’s Answer

Don, it sounds like your problem could be one of three things:

-path

-face

-where the ball is being struck on the clubface

However, if you dig a little deeper, I think you’ll find that your problem is swing path. And I have an incredibly simple fix for you to try- something that Lee Trevino did when he was struggling with the same thing. Watch this video to see what I’m talking about:

After returning to the gym for years, I’ve started doing the exact same thing, but only after clubbing down. I’ll definitely try opening my stance on my next outing. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to play this week while in Japan!

After 60 years of golf, I have helped several golfers with their push or slice. It worked for most when
they opened their stance like even 2 inches and (for a right hander) dropped their RIGHT FOOT back
like 2 inches. If that doesn’t work, increase both to 3 inches, etc.
Doesn’t look like that would work, but it does, as long as you have a decent swing to begin with.

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